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Laconia Municipal Airport AVIATION FACILITIES Laconia Municipal Airport (LCI) is a publicly-owned, public-use general aviation airport in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire (NH). It is classified as a Regional airport within the New Hampshire State Airport System Plan (NHSASP). Located three miles northeast of Laconia in the Town of Gilford, the airport occupies approximately 448 acres. There is one paved runway at LCI, Runway 8-26, which measures approximately 5,890’ in length. Runway 8-26 is served by a full parallel taxiway on each side. The airport offers precision and non-precision instrument approaches to its runway. AVIATION SERVICES The airport has two full-service FBOs that sell AvGas Flight Instruction Aircraft Sales and Jet A fuel, and offer aircraft maintenance, flight Courtesy Car Lavatory Service training, and hangar and tie-down space for aircraft storage. Overall, the airport offers 47 T-hangars, 17 Car Rental 24/7 Self-Serve AvGas conventional hangars, and 82 tie-downs. A significant number of aircraft operations at LCI is generated Catering 24/7 Self-Serve Jet A by corporate jets and turboprops used to transport Aircraft Maintenance Pilot Shop homeowners to their lake homes and/or young campers to the lakeside camps. Aircraft Storage AVIATION FORECAST AVIATION FORECAST The statewide forecasting effort assessed future airport activity according to the projected number of based aircraft and annual operations expected Based Aircraft Based Aircraft Based Aircraft Based Aircraft to occur at the airport. These two factors can be 77 76 75 73 helpful in determining the type, size, and timing of Operations Operations Operations Operations necessary improvements. The bar graph on the 43,193 42,626 42,075 40,953 right highlights the aviation forecasts for LCI. Overall, based aircraft are anticipated to decrease 2013 2018 2023 2033 from 77 to 73 over the 20-year planning period, while annual operations are expected to decrease * Operations forecast is for general aviation operations only. slightly over the same time frame. Military and air taxi operations were excluded. AIRPORT ROLE & RECOMMENDATIONS LCI is one of four airports defined as a Regional airport in the future airport system and provides the General Aviation Regional Airports highest level of air access for aviation users and the state’s residents. Key attributes of LCI would p p p be the provision of airside and landside facilities capable of accommodating many types of general Regional Airport p aviation aircraft, including most corporate jets. Regional airports also provide many of the aircraft p p services needed to serve NH businesses and their customers/clients. p p p LCI is a key transportation facility serving the Lakes Region. Activity at the airport includes p p passengers traveling to many second/third homes on the Lake, camps, and many of the businesses e p p located in the region, including the hospital in Laconia. The airport also supports unique events p K:\17898.01 State Airport System Plan\Draw\GIS\Simple_Airports_Regional.mxd pep pp epe pep iaTnnh ntehu eNa lrH eaSgirAipoSonrP ti n ehcvaleusnd tic nsaght eoLgwaoccroaiznseiinadg B tthihkeee NaWiHrpe oesrkyt s.a t enmd twofo aNirApoSrCtsA bRy rathcee sr ohleel de aacnhn upalallyy,s .a s Bweelollw a sis a na summary list of facilities and services typically found in this airport role and not present at LCI in priority order. This list provides a basis of support for future projects but does not reflect deficiencies at the airport. NHSASP-Supported Facility and Service Improvements Primary Priority Secondary Priority • Meets Standards • Self-Serve Jet A Fuel Available 24/7 • 20:1 Clear Approach Slope • Complete Airport Property Perimeter Fencing AVIATION FORECAST In addition to these airport improvement projects, there are additional project costs that may be incurred over the next 20 years, funding for which is not guaranteed by CAMP NHDOT or FAA. Such additional project costs are related to both capital and non- capital projects identified in airport master plans and/or airport capital improvement CENTRAL plans (ACIP). When combined, LCI ensures the highest level of operational safety and efficient access to serve the needs of aviation users and the state of NH. Many of the attendees Additional projects may include: of camps on Lake • Additional Airside & Landside Infrastructure Winnipesaukee, which • Pavement Maintenance • Planning/Environmental/Specialty Studies have been in operation since the early 1900s, LCI is one of 25 airport facilities critical to the aviation component of NH’s public arrive each year by air transportation infrastructure. Even more importantly, the system contributes to the overall economic development opportunities of the local municipalities and regions through LCI. each airport serves. Implementing the capital development needs of LCI and the other system airports is crucial to maintaining NH’s overall success today and into the future. NEW HAMPSHIRE AIRPORT STATE SYSTEM PLAN Comprised of 3 commercial service and 22 public-use general aviation airports, the NH airport system consists of 25 facilities that serve the air transportation needs of over 1.3 million NH residents, business users, leisure travelers, and the military. The system is an important contributor to state and local economies, supporting thousands of jobs and generating millions of dollars in state tax revenue. The NHSASP provides a guide to maintain and develop the system of airports in NH. Maintaining and improving airport infrastructure and facilities will allow NH to continue to meet future aviation demand and support its communities. However, as market demands and socioeconomic conditions vary for every airport, facility and service needs will also differ. The key components of the system plan and airport-specific improvements are summarized in this brochure. AVIATION’S ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO NEW HAMPSHIRE The total economic contribution of aviation in NH is measured by both the state airport system (NHSAS) and aviation-related manufacturing. These components contributed an estimated 12,954 jobs and $2.16 billion in revenues for NH businesses, and approximately $32.19 million in state tax revenue. In addition to economic benefits, the Overview Economic Contribution to NH NHSAS provides numerous critical Total Employment Total Output Total Tax Revenue services and qualitative impacts NH State Airports 9,283 $1.16 billion $27.96 million that enhance the quality of life for those who live and work in NH, Aviation Related 3,671 $1 billion $4.23 million including medical transportation and TOTAL IMPACT 12,954 $2.16 billion $32.19 million evacuation in rural areas, search and rescue operations, wildlife management, law enforcement flights, military exercises, and flight training. ECONOMIC BENEFIT OF LCI AIRPORT: The system plan quantifies the total economic impact of each airport in NH. Using a comprehensive survey process, both the direct economic benefits related to on-airport business and tenants, as well as the indirect benefits associated with off-airport visitor-related expenditures, were determined for each system airport. The multiplier effect of these benefits was then computed to gauge the total airport-related impacts. Thus, the total economic impact of LCI is the sum of all direct, indirect, and multiplier impacts. This economic analysis demonstrates that airports and aviation-related businesses support thousands of jobs and pump billions of dollars into the state economy. Economic Contribution of this Airport Total Employment (Jobs) Total Payroll Total Output Total Tax Revenue TOTAL IMPACT 119 $5.8 million $12.06 million $0.07 million For more information visit: http://www.nh.gov/dot/org/aerorailtransit/aeronautics/documents.htm